BAJAZZO® – pink climbing rose – Kordes
Let BAJAZZO® bring a touch of seaside theatre to your garden: vigorous, medium‑tall canes clothed in glossy dark foliage, dotted all summer with bright, open pink blooms that feel as carefree as a shingle‑beach stroll. Its single, cup‑shaped flowers open wide to reveal golden stamens, giving a constantly refreshed, lively look and feeding bees on sunny coastal afternoons. In British family gardens it settles in quickly, forming a reliable climbing framework that copes well with brisk coastal breezes and carefully managed moisture on heavier soils, so you can enjoy wind‑tousled colour with minimal fuss. As an own‑root rose it builds strength from the base, offering dependable regrowth, long‑term stability and steady ornamental value for years, rewarding a little routine care with a notably robust display. Over time you will see roots establishing in the first year, strong new shoots in the second, and by the third year a full spectacle of colour and structure that frames your favourite spot for tea after a day collecting shells.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Coastal veranda windbreak |
Trained along railings or a light trellis, BAJAZZO® forms a semi‑transparent screen that softens wind, adds movement and keeps the view open. Its climbing habit and dense foliage give airy shelter ideal for salty, windy, sunny seating corners for coastal-style lovers. |
| Family pergola by a shingle terrace |
The climbing framework and repeat flowering make it well suited to a family pergola, where children and adults pass beneath its bee‑friendly blooms all summer. Remontant clusters refresh the display after deadheading, rewarding even modest attention from busy garden owners. |
| Small town garden boundary climber |
With a height of around 2–3 m and a moderate spread, it clothes vertical surfaces without overwhelming a modest plot. Glossy dark foliage and self‑cleaning flowers keep boundaries presentable between visits outdoors, a practical choice for urban homeowners. |
| Sunny pillar or obelisk focal point |
The rose’s strong, upright climbing growth lends itself to training around a pillar or metal obelisk. Repeating waves of vivid pink blooms create a tall focal point that reads clearly from patio doors, suiting decor-conscious beginners. |
| Shingle bed with drought-aware planting |
Once established, it tolerates heat reasonably well if given irrigation in prolonged dry spells. Combined with gravel or shingle and drought‑aware companions, it offers colour without constant watering, suiting water-conscious gardeners. |
| Bee-friendly coastal-style corner |
The single, open-centred flowers offer easy access to nectar and pollen, attracting bees and other pollinators even in breezier spots. Their successive waves of bloom keep interest going for months, appealing to wildlife-friendly families. |
| Large container on sheltered veranda |
In a container of at least 40–50 litres, its own‑root habit builds a stable, long‑lived plant, while controlled soil conditions and drainage support healthier foliage and flowering. This contained approach particularly suits veranda-focused gardeners. |
| Feature wall in exposed coastal garden |
On a sunny south or west-facing wall, its dense foliage and climbing habit help anchor the structure visually while coping with brisk coastal air, provided soil moisture is well managed in heavier ground. This balanced resilience supports seaside homeowners. |
Styling ideas
- Shellwalk Pergola – Train BAJAZZO® over a simple timber pergola beside a shingle or shell path, underplanted with sea kale and blue Festuca for a loose coastal feel – ideal for relaxed family coastal gardens
- Harbourside Veranda – Grow it in a 50‑litre terracotta pot, canes tied to a slim trellis, paired with potted lavender for scent and soft contrast – suited to balcony or veranda owners near the sea
- Pink-Dune Screen – Combine BAJAZZO® on posts and wires with low mounds of sea thrift and silvery grasses to filter wind while keeping views open – perfect for those wanting a light, beachy privacy screen
- Cornish Courtyard – Let it climb a warm stone wall, with containers of dwarf deutzia and bluebeard shrub for layered texture and seasonal colour – appealing to cottage-style courtyard gardeners
- Play-Nest Arch – Shape BAJAZZO® over a metal arch at the entrance to a family play area, leaving sides airy and bee-visited but not dense – best for families creating a gentle, nature-friendly gateway
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
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| Name and registration |
Large-flowered climbing rose, registered as KORteheba, marketed as BAJAZZO® / Klettermaxe®; exhibition climbing rose with ARS exhibition name Bajazzo, for pergolas, pillars and walls. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes, W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany, from unknown parentage; bred 2001, registered 2010, introduced 2011, distributed internationally as a vigorous modern climber. |
| Awards and recognition |
ADR award Germany 2010, plus major trial honours: Baden–Baden Silver Medal, RNRS Trial Ground Certificate UK, The Hague Second Prize and Vienna First Prize in 2010 European competitions. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing habit, 200–320 cm high, 70–120 cm spread; dense, glossy dark green foliage on strongly thorned shoots; medium self‑cleaning, some deadheading recommended to keep plants tidy and blooming. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, single to lightly petalled flowers, 5–12 petals, cup-shaped, opening in clusters. Remontant habit with a strong second flush ensures recurrent flowering from early summer into later season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vivid deep pink inner petals (RHS 58B) with silvery rosy outer (62D); buds cyclamen‑toned, opening to radiant saucer blooms that gradually fade to soft pastel pink with prominent yellow stamens. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
No noticeable fragrance; grown primarily for its bright bicolour effect, flower form and repeat performance. Open-centred blooms provide visual lightness and pollinator access rather than scent interest. |
| Hip characteristics |
Moderate crop of small, 10–14 mm ovoid red hips after flowering, adding late-season interest. Hips can be left for wildlife value or pruned away to encourage further bud formation. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to about –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3). Disease resistance is weak, very susceptible to powdery mildew and black spot, so regular protective care is advisable in damp seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with well-drained but moisture-retentive soil; water in prolonged drought. Space 140–240 cm depending on use; train on strong supports, prune to renew flowering wood regularly. |
BAJAZZO® offers vibrant repeat flowering, an elegant climbing habit and dependable own-root longevity, making it a cultured choice for coastal-style pergolas and verandas if you are ready to give a little regular care.
